Fruitlands, Transcendentalist utopian commune in Harvard, Massachusetts.
The Fruitlands farmhouse stands on a 90-acre property with views extending across the Nashua River Valley to Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire.
Charles Lane purchased the Wyman farm for 1800 dollars in May 1843, establishing a community that emphasized spiritual growth through physical health.
The museum displays collections of Shaker furniture, Native American artifacts, and Hudson River School paintings that reflect New England's heritage.
Visitors can explore five different museum buildings, including the original farmhouse, art galleries, and a Shaker office building from Harvard Shaker Village.
The residents followed strict dietary rules, consuming only fruits and vegetables while refusing to use animals for labor or food production.
Location: Worcester County
Inception: June 1, 1843
GPS coordinates: 42.50944,-71.61263
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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